Apr 02, 2019 | Scott Walton | 803 views
Are you prepared?
When the margin for success can be something small can you afford to not prepare as best you can to make that lasting impression? Here are just a few things you can put on your list to ensure you give yourself the greatest opportunity to succeed.
1. Be on time . . . just in time is not on time.
2. Check every piece of equipment and ensure you are missing nothing.
3.Skates are freshly sharpened.
4. Laces checked and replaced if needed.
5.Your two sticks are freshly taped and packed ready to go.
6.Assume you are being watched from the moment you arrive until you close the car door leaving.
7. Be positive and friendly with your potential team mates.
8. Have your water bottle filled and clearly marked as yours.
9. Helmet is cleared of last years decals.
10.Dress to impress, your walking in clothes are clean, appropriate and your on ice dress is clean, socks match, no pant shells from previous team.
11.Listen to the instructions given and ensure you understand the drill.
12. Finish the drill, the whole drill. (***)
13. Encourage your potential team mates.
14. Be a grasshopper, a grasshopper cannot move backwards only forward.
15. Do not ever demonstrate poor body language or frustration if your drill went less than perfect.
“The women who is prepared has her battle half fought” adapted from Miguel de Cervantes